7 MIND-BLOWING Ways Driving a Boat Is Different Than a Car | BoatUS

If you've never driven a boat before, you might be shocked by the significant differences between driving boats vs cars. BoatUS Magazine's Mike Vatalaro discusses 7 key ways driving a boat is NOT like driving a car, for example, a boat doesn't have brakes! If you just bought your first boat -- or you're thinking about buying a boat -- you NEED to watch this. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction to the 7 differences between driving cars and boats 0:18 1. Boats don't have brakes 0:43 2. Steering differences 1:33 3. The unpredictability of backing 2:00 4. Speeds may vary 2:40 5. Boats rarely sit still 3:04 6. Roads don't move 3:29 7. Passenger location matters 3:53 Bonus--Docking is harder than parking 4:32 How to find on-water training courses near you 4:58 Conclusion 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Tiktok.com/@boatusofficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boating #boatingessentials #boathandling